| Cover Page | Dec. 16, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000085961 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 16, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | FL |
| Entity File Number | 1-4364 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 59-0739250 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Coral Gables, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33134 |
| City Area Code | 305 |
| Local Phone Number | 500-3726 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | R |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | RYDER SYSTEM, INC. |
